Juicy grilled steak, creamy elote (Mexican street corn), and fresh toppings—these tacos are bursting with flavor! What’s your must-have taco topping?
Ingredients:
For the Steak:
🥩 1 lb flank steak (or skirt steak)
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
⚫ ½ teaspoon black pepper
🌿 1 teaspoon cumin
🌶️ 1 teaspoon chili powder
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Elote (Mexican Street Corn):
🌽 2 ears corn, grilled and cut off the cob
🥄 ¼ cup mayonnaise
🧀 ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta)
🌶️ ½ teaspoon chili powder
🍋 Juice of ½ lime
🌿 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
For the Tacos:
🌮 8 small corn tortillas
🥑 Sliced avocado (optional)
🌿 Extra cilantro for garnish
🧀 Additional cotija cheese
Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the Steak:
🥩 In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil.
🔥 Rub over the steak and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2️⃣ Grill the Steak & Corn:
🔥 Heat a grill or skillet over high heat. Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (or longer for desired doneness). Let rest before slicing.
🌽 Grill corn until charred, then cut off the cob.
3️⃣ Prepare the Elote:
🥄 In a bowl, mix grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and cilantro.
4️⃣ Assemble the Tacos:
🌮 Warm tortillas, then layer with sliced steak and elote mixture.
🥑 Top with avocado, extra cotija cheese, and cilantro.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
🍋 Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and dig in!
Nutritional Information:
⏲️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
📌 Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 350 per taco
🍽️ Servings: 4 (8 tacos)
